Benicia City Council has extended its drought-related water surcharge, which it originally adopted on an emergency basis, by the city’s more conventional method of approving ordinance amendments. The measure was approved unanimously as part of the Oct. 7 meeting’s consent calendar. The decision is a continuation of actions that began July 22 when the Council […]
Chalk scribe arrested
A Benicia man who told Benicia police he used chalk to write “Buy meth here” on a neighbor’s home has been accused of a variety of charges, including possessing pornography depicting a minor, possession of more than 28.6 grams of marijuana and vandalism, Lt. Michael Greene said Monday. Police were called to the 900 block […]
Solano County Fair manager leaves for Oregon job
Mike Paluszak, who has been the general manager of the Solano County Fairgrounds for the past six years, has left to become chief executive officer of the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center, Marketing Director Debbie Egidio said.
SCC opens automobile tech center
Solano Community College, with the help of the city of Vallejo and the owner of a vacant car dealership, has opened an automobile tech center that will teach students to service and repair engines, transmissions and electronics and fix hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, Veronica Jacobson, marketing manager for the development firm Kitchell, said.
Benicia Fire Department promotes prevention
This year’s Fire Prevention Week, which began Sunday, has focused on working smoke alarms, which Benicia Fire Chief Jim Lydon said saves lives. “Throughout the week, the department is visiting several of the local schools to interface with the students and share information about the fire department and fire safety,” Lydon said. The highlight of […]
Winter water limits to begin next week
■ Benicia’s emergency restrictions on outdoor use passed in July Starting Thursday, Benicia residents will be allowed to use automatic sprinklers just one day a week, said Graham Wadsworth, public works director and city engineer. City water customers may choose whether to water Saturdays or Sundays, but will be limited to one day or the […]
MCE study funding on fast track
Community Sustainability Commission to meet in special session to determine whether to spend up to $30K on independent analysis Benicia Community Sustainability Commission will meet Tuesday to decide whether to recommend using up to $30,000 in funds at its disposal for an independent analysis of whether joining Marin Clean Energy is a good idea for […]
State AG: Valero DEIR ‘inadequate’
■ Kamala Harris letter to city: Crude-by-rail report fails to address multiple key issues In a letter composed Oct. 2, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris urged Benicia to revise the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed Valero Crude-by-Rail Project. She and Deputy Attorney General Scott J. Lichtig wrote Benicia Principal Planner Amy […]
Council conditionally OKs review of MCE proposal
Community Sustainability Commission must meet soon, approve funds for independent study If the Benicia Community Sustainability Commission can recommend using Valero-Good Neighbor Steering Committee money to underwrite the cost, City Manager Brad Kilger has the City Council’s blessing to contract for a review of Marin Clean Energy membership. A compromise hammered out Tuesday salvaged the city’s […]
Benicia poet laureate joins literary group board
Benicia Literary Arts, the nonprofit dedicated to publishing locally written works, has added three board members, including the city’s new poet laureate, Don Peery. “(Former Poet Laureate) Lois (Requist) invited me to be a board member of the Literary Arts group,” Peery said. After his first meeting, he said, “I am getting up to speed there.” […]